Djokovic for the calendar slam in 2013?

[abmk]

Originally Posted by veroniquem

He admitted that Fed could beat him at W which you agree with. I also have a feeling Fed won't beat Djoko again at RG. In 2012, Djoko distanced himself from Fed on red clay imo.

eh, no , djoker played much better on clay in 2011 than in 2012 ... it was federer who distanced himself from djoker backwards on clay in 2012 as he didn't play well @ rome or RG ....

[abmk]

Originally Posted by ARFED

Actually Djokovic`s level on clay was considerable superior in 2011 compared to 2012. So in a way he went backwards. If Fed had beat him at RG 2012, it would be less of an upset than their 2011 encounter (Djoko was in the form of his life previous of that match). In 2012 he was pushed to 5 sets by Seppi and Tsonga (who choked that match badly) , so i fail to see how on earth is Fed hopeless against Djoko in RG. It is true that he was beaten hard in their last match at RG, but Fed had his chances so it wasn`t a one way affair. In their Rome match Fed couldn`t hit a forehand to save his *** and he pushed Nole to a tiebreak. If he is in form he has a decent shot. I give him about 30% chances of victory depending on the draw, injuries, etc. It could be more (for example if Djoko has to go trough Nadal first) or less if Fed is pushed hard in his previous matches. After all, nobody thought possible that he could beat Nadal ever again on a slow, high bouncing court and he toyed with him at IW last year.

yes, this ....

one thing that remains to be seen if fed's level on red clay in 2012 was a blip, if he can pick up his level again this time ....even if it is only for one tournament, RG ..

[NadalAgassi]

Originally Posted by ARFED

Actually Djokovic`s level on clay was considerable superior in 2011 compared to 2012. So in a way he went backwards. If Fed had beat him at RG 2012, it would be less of an upset than their 2011 encounter (Djoko was in the form of his life previous of that match). In 2012 he was pushed to 5 sets by Seppi and Tsonga (who choked that match badly) , so i fail to see how on earth is Fed hopeless against Djoko in RG. It is true that he was beaten hard in their last match at RG, but Fed had his chances so it wasn`t a one way affair. In their Rome match Fed couldn`t hit a forehand to save his *** and he pushed Nole to a tiebreak. If he is in form he has a decent shot. I give him about 30% chances of victory depending on the draw, injuries, etc. It could be more (for example if Djoko has to go trough Nadal first) or less if Fed is pushed hard in his previous matches. After all, nobody thought possible that he could beat Nadal ever again on a slow, high bouncing court and he toyed with him at IW last year.

We will see what happens but all I can say is I totally disagree with you on 30% for Federer beating Djokovic at RG. 30% is what I would give Federer to beat Djokovic at Wimbledon or the U.S Open at this point (well a bit more than 30 at Wimbledon, and a bit less at the U.S Open). French and Australian Open would be nowhere near that at this point IMO. It would be a huge upset if Federer beats Djokovic in a slow court slam ever again.

[President]

Originally Posted by NadalAgassi

We will see what happens but all I can say is I totally disagree with you on 30% for Federer beating Djokovic at RG. 30% is what I would give Federer to beat Djokovic at Wimbledon or the U.S Open at this point (well a bit more than 30 at Wimbledon, and a bit less at the U.S Open). French and Australian Open would be nowhere near that at this point IMO. It would be a huge upset if Federer beats Djokovic in a slow court slam ever again.

Lol a bit more than 30% at Wimbledon? Ridiculous, Djokovic was beaten by Federer last year in a straightforward 4 setter at Wimbledon (MUCH less close than the last time they played at the US Open) and then creamed by Murray and Del Potro at the Olympics. A great grass courter he is not....he is the worst of the top 4 on the surface by a good margin and should thank his lucky stars for his Wimbledon title because it won't happen again!

[Grgisme]

don't be so sure why so aggresive attitude?

[Gonzo_style]

Originally Posted by Grgisme

don't be so sure why so aggresive attitude?

Because he hates Djokovic

[Grgisme]

It's really strange how people hate Novak just because he ended Fedal era.

They can make excuses and say it's not because of that but because of some other things, but the fact is that's the main reason

[kishnabe]

I doubt it.....FO....hard to overcome Nadal in any shape or form on clay. and Federer is a 50 percent match.

Wimbledon....his worst surface...not a natural mover....2011 played his best Grass tennis of his entire life in the semifinals and final....No one saw that coming. Federer, Murray and Nadal are far better than him.....will beat him in 4.

US Open.....Djokovic is the fav here....and should win it unless Hurricana Andy decides to show up.

[Grgisme]

I'm fine, everything is ok. Just can't escape the fact that it might be political hatred?!? Dunno, it's really strange that some people hate one player so much. It's really maybe the Balkan problem (Serbia, Croatia, Albania etcetc)... and if its so, it's really really stupid.

[Clarky21]

Originally Posted by veroniquem

And WTF. And 2 of the last 4 masters

What did Nadal win?

[Gonzo_style]

Originally Posted by veroniquem

And WTF. And 2 of the last 4 masters

Yeah, He Boss

Originally Posted by Clarky21

What did Nadal win?

Nadal will win Clay Slam in South America

[Clarky21]

Originally Posted by Gonzo_style

Yeah, He Boss



Nadal will win Clay Slam in South America

Well, I didn't ask you, but since you answered, I will say he won't even win that.

[Fiji]

Murray will spoil the Djokovic party at Wimbledon. Maybe even at the USO.

How about:

AO Djokovic
RG Djokovic
Wimbledon Murray
USO Murray

First year since 1967 that two players split the slams winning two slams each of them. It is due after 46 years.

Could happen.